Margaret of Valois: Survival at Court
The always-spirited Dr. Emily Lalande is back — and this time, we’re spilling the tea (and maybe a little bathwater) on Margaret of Valois, daughter of Henry II of France and Catherine de’ Medici. Fro...
12 Aug 202554min
The Daring Life and Fiery Death of Sophie Blanchard
By day, she was shy and soft-spoken. By night, she set the skies ablaze. Sophie Blanchard, Napoleon’s Chief of Air Services and the world’s first female professional balloonist, captivated Europe with...
10 Aug 20259min
Parallel Lives: Susannah Horenbout and Levina Teerlinc
As always, this episode is COMMERCIAL-FREE for my generous patrons!These two female artist have been discussed separately on the show in the past, but today we are looking at how their two lives paral...
7 Aug 20251h 5min
Holding History: Time Travel in the Palm of Your Hand
Who knew the history of coins could be this fascinating? Well, Dr. Peter Stiffell and Gregory Edmund did—I’m just fashionably late to the party!You likely know Dr. Peter Stiffell already—our go-to exp...
5 Aug 202549min
Curating a Legacy: The Life and Influence of Isabella d’Este
Episodes are always commercial-free to patrons!!She was called the "First Lady of the Renaissance," but Isabella d’Este was far more than a title. In this episode, we explore the life of a woman who t...
3 Aug 202511min
Parallel Lives: Elizabeth of York and Isabel of Castile (Dr. Emma & Me)
Can you believe we’re already at episode 9 of the Parallel Lives series? This journey has been so eye-opening—I’ve learned more from Dr. Emma than I ever imagined, and I hope you have too.In today’s e...
31 Jul 20251h 3min
Seeing Anne: 500 Years of Perception
What if the Anne Boleyn you think you know… never really existed? In this episode of Tudors Dynasty & Beyond, host Rebecca Larson sits down with special guest Helene Harrison to explore the many faces...
29 Jul 202557min
Clara Schumann: In Her Own Key
Clara Schumann’s music shaped a century, but her story was nearly lost behind the men she championed. This episode restores her spotlight.--Forging a Queen: Katherine of Aragon Before England course -...
27 Jul 20259min
